Staying Safe from Online Harm:
Sextortion and Exploitation

Thank you for your interest in helping keep kids safe from online harm.

Staying Safe from Online Harm

The Childhelp “Staying Safe from Online Harm” module helps protect youth from sextortion and online exploitation, a growing concern. Designed for ages 10-15, the module includes:

A training course with information and facilitation guidance for educators, parents, and other adults wanting to learn about issues and teach the lessons to youth
Scripted online lessons and engaging student presentations
Supplemental materials

Topics covered in the lessons:

Personal boundaries and healthy relationships
Recognizing red flags and unsafe behaviors
Online safety and exploitation prevention
Getting help: Safe adults, peer support, and resources

If you are an adult interested in teaching the lesson content to kids aged 10 to 15, please answer this brief survey to get started.

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This module was developed with input and resources from a range of world-leading child safety experts, including from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Thorn, the Department of Homeland Security, Purdue University, and the Crimes against Children Research Center.